Welcome to the CHMS PTO!

This is a great portal of information to find news about upcoming events, access to the family directory, and a listing of important district links. You will also be able to visit the forms section to register for the PTO, purchase spirit lunch, request a PTO check reimbursement or buy a family brick to place in our school entryway.  

 

The PTO sends a weekly update email with important dates and upcoming events each Sunday, to make sure you are receiving that newsletter, be sure to verify your information here.

  

 
Be sure to download the Membership Toolkit Mobile App.
 
     
     

Thank You Teachers and Staff!

The CHMS PTO was thrilled to welcome our incredible teachers and staff back to school with a fantastic first day! 

We were excited to provide everyone with custom t-shirts and a food truck to kick off the year in style. We're so grateful for the dedication and hard work of our school staff, and we look forward to supporting them throughout the year! 

Thank you to our amazing Staff Appreciation Co-Chairs!

Register with the PTO

Is your family registered with the PTO? Please make sure to update your contact information in Membership Toolkit and download the app

The directory feature will come in handy when your child meets new friends and wants to connect with someone you don’t know.

Welcome back! School Starts - 8/20

We look forward to welcoming all students back to school on Tuesday August 20th. 

Back to School Day was a big success, we hope your student enjoyed walking their schedule and seeing their locker location. Thank you to all of our volunteers and to our BTSD coordinators, Megan Maduri and Tamsyn Pequet. A big shout out to our CHMS faculty and staff for all they do in advance to make our middle school students feel settled and ready for the first day of school.

NEW CHMS Eagles Spirit Wear!

Soar into the school year in the latest CHMS Spiritwear! We’ve updated designs and brought back some old favorites. Check out the new styles and place your order today!
Orders will be delivered to students at the beginning of October.

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Join a PTO Committee

There is still time to join a PTO committee! It’s a fantastic way to meet other parents and get involved. Click below to sign up and our Committee Chairs will reach out when it’s time to get things rolling.

 SIGN UP HERE

Save the Date: Parent Social - 8/28

Save the date for a parent social after CHMS Curriculum night on August 28th! We’re hoping to head to Tierra Brewing right after. 

It’s “Back to School Day” this week!

Dear CHMS Families,

 

As summer vacations and camps come to a close this week and we gear up for another school year, we wanted to send a warm welcome back and share a few important updates to help you dive into the new year with ease.

 

Here’s what you need to know to kick things off smoothly:

  • Register for the PTODon’t forget to sign up for the PTO and update your info on Membership Tool Kit, our nifty school directory and app. This will help you stay in the loop and make signing up and paying for PTO activities a breeze.
  • Back to School Day: Mark your calendars for THIS TUESDAY August 13th, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm! (Please see Dr. Brown’s email for more detailed information) Swing by, get those school supplies sorted, medical forms submitted, spirit wear purchased and if you’re feeling adventurous, lend a hand and make a new friend. We would love some help on this day. If you’re able to help, please sign up by clicking the link above. Bring your child’s school supplies with you on Tuesday if you want to help them unload into their locker!
  • Join a PTO Committee: Want to make your student’s middle school experience slightly less awkward? (And maybe earn some bragging rights in the process?) Join a PTO committee! It’s a fantastic way to meet other parents and get involved. Sign up on Sign Up Genius, and our Committee Chairs will reach out when it’s time to get things rolling.

We’re excited to have you join us at CHMS or back for another fantastic year, and we can’t wait to see all the great things we’ll accomplish together. If you have any questions or need more info, feel free to reach out.

 

Here’s to a great start to the school year and we look forward to meeting you all on Wednesday, August 28th for CHMS Curriculum Night. 

 

Warmly,

Elaine Chen Gilman and Susie Thorpe

PTO Presidents

Portillo's Dinner Bell 8/14!

Celebrate the end of Summer with Portillo's!

Wednesday 8/14, 5:00pm-8:00pm the Willowbrook Portillo's will donate 20% of your order when you mention CHMS!

Welcome Back to School, CHMS PTO Families!

Dear CHMS Families,

We hope you had an amazing summer filled with sunshine, relaxation, and maybe just a little bit of avoiding the never-ending question, “Are we there yet?” As we gear up for another school year, we wanted to send a warm welcome back and share a few important updates to help you dive into the new year with ease.

Here’s what you need to know to kick things off smoothly:

  • Register for the PTO: Don’t forget to sign up for the PTO and update your info on Membership Tool Kit, our nifty school directory and app. This will help you stay in the loop and make signing up and paying for PTO activities a breeze.
  • Back to School Day: Mark your calendars for August 13th, from 8 AM to 12 PM! (Please see Dr. Brown’s email from Friday 8/2 for more detailed information) Swing by, get those school supplies sorted, medical forms submitted, spirit wear purchased and if you’re feeling adventurous, lend a hand and make a new friend. We would love some help on this day. If you’re able to help, please sign up by clicking the link above.
  • Join a PTO Committee: Want to make your student’s middle school experience slightly less awkward? (And maybe earn some bragging rights in the process?) Join a PTO committee! It’s a fantastic way to meet other parents and get involved. Sign up on Sign Up Genius, and our Committee Chairs will reach out when it’s time to get things rolling.


We’re excited to have you back for another fantastic year, and we can’t wait to see all the great things we’ll accomplish together. If you have any questions or need more info, feel free to reach out.

Here’s to a great start to the school year and we look forward to meeting you all on Wednesday August 28th for CHMS Curriculum Night

Warmly,

Elaine Chen Gilman and Susie Thorpe
PTO Presidents

THANK YOU!

This will be our last Newsletter of the year!

Thank you to all our staff, students, volunteers, sponsors, and families for a great 2023-2024 School Year! This has been a wonderful experience and we couldn't have done it without our entire CHMS Community!

Please welcome your new CHMS PTO Co-Presidents Elaine Gilman and Susie Thorpe.

Have a fun and safe summer!
Megan Mannor & Corri Natarelli

Join a Club & Activity!

Join a Club Today! 

 

Extracurriculars Start - Sept. 21 (3:15pm - 4:00pm)

 

Available Clubs and Activities

 

Buses are available Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 4:15pm

 

 

2024/25 PTO Executive Board

 

Co-Presidents: 

Elaine Chen Gilman & Susie Thorpe

Co-Vice Presidents: 

Megan Brotschul & Gaby Garcia

Treasurer: Julie Prieto

Asst. Treasurer: Margie Jeffords
VP Communications: Mira Coleman
Recording Secretary: Julie Kauffman

Webmaster/ToolKit: Corrine Natarelli